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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,999.80, 20,157.12 and 13,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,999.80, 20,157.12 and 13,999.80 is: 20,157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,999.80 : 20,157.12 = 13,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,999.80/20,157.12 = 13,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,999.80x = 20,157.12 × 13,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,999.80x = 282,195,648.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,195,648.58/13,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,157.12

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